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PPP gets mandate to rule Gilgit-Baltistan
The Pakistan People’s Party has won 12 of 23 contested seats and became the largest party in the 33-seat Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly, according to unofficial results released by the region…
Thirteen militants killed in gunfights in Swat
Pakistani troops killed 13 militants in two separate gunfights Saturday in the northwest Swat valley, officials said.
At least seven militants killed in Kohat
At least seven militants were killed and an ammunition depot was destroyed as jets pounded hideouts of banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Lower Orakzai Agency on Saturday.
Pakistan Taliban chief urges troops to fight army
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Saturday visited Ladha and Sararogha in South Waziristan to meet the field commanders and troops engaged in Operation Rah-e-Nijat.
Absence of dialogue to benefit terrorists: Gilani
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday that said Pakistan wanted good relations with all its neighbors and expressed desire for resumption of composite dialogue process with India.
Pakistan assails US report about Chinese help for N-plan
Pakistan said on Friday that a US media report that blamed China for providing weapons grade uranium to the country in 1982 was yet another attempt to hide the support some states had provided to the …
Train crash in India, at least nine dead
A Delhi-bound express train derailed in the western Indian state of Rajasthan on Saturday, killing seven people and injuring around 26, police said.
‘Pacific’ President Obama vows US leadership in Asia
Billing himself America’s first ‘Pacific president’, Barack Obama on Saturday said the United States did not seek to ‘contain’ China and promised an engaged US role in charting…
Defense lawyer: Fort Hood suspect may be paralyzed
The Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people in a shooting spree at Fort Hood made or accepted wire transfers with Pakistan, a Republican congressman said Friday.
Famed Slovenian mountaineer found dead in Nepal
A well-known Slovenian mountaineer who went missing during a solo climb in Nepal's Himalayas has been found dead, his expedition organisers said Saturday.
Business & Economy
Sugar mills confess to manipulation: Mirza
Competition Commission Chairman Khalid Mirza Saturday said that Pakistan sugar mills association has confessed to manipulation in sugar production and distribution. Mirza told a private TV news channel…
”Austerity Plan” unlikely to get Cabinet approval
The Finance Ministry's proposed 'Austerity Plan', tailored by a committee constituted by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, is unlikely to get the green signal from the Cabinet as it directly hits the…
Lobby with EU on FTA: core group being formed to finalise plan
The government has decided to constitute a core group to finalise a comprehensive strategy to lobby with the European Commission to initiate negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) scheduled for …
Greater market access for Pakistani goods: Congressmen stress need for FTA
The US Congressmen on Friday said that the US and Pakistan should concentrate on bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) for achieving greater access for Pakistani products to American markets in recognition…
Pakistan pressing US for direct market access: Tarin
Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said on Friday that Pakistan has been pressing hard on United States to provide a direct market access to its products in the shape of Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Balochistan package: minister appreciates government decision
Punjab Finance Minister Tanvir Ashraf Kaira has said that the government's decision to take political leadership in confidence on Balochistan package is a positive step. While talking to media here on…
Appointment of general manger PITAC: LHC seeks reply from Wattoo
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday sought reply from federal minister for industries Manzoor Wattoo and other respondent in a petition challenging appointment of general manger Pakistan Industrial …
Competition Ordinance a provincial subject: LCCI
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) while expressing grave concern over the controversy arisen in respect of the Competition Commission of Pakistan's Ordinance, has said that it is a provincial…
New formula of Brighto Paints launched
Brighto Paints annual corporate function was held in Lahore in which new and improved formula of Brighto Paints was launched. Khwaja Riaz Ahmed Sikka, Chairman and Chief Executive of Brighto Paints welcomed…
Next chairman KPT from Navy
Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Asif Humayun is due to retire in January 2010 and is tipped to replace Nasreen Haque as Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT), according to sources. It has also been…
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports
The Karachi Port handled 134,035 tonnes of cargo including 94,232 tonnes import and 39,803 tonnes export cargo including 5,081 empty and loaded containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on …
Premium on cars: Industries Ministry asked to take corrective measures
The Federal Cabinet is understood to have asked the Ministry of Industries & Production to take necessary measures to correct the situation with regard to continuation of premium on locally assembled …
Tyre industry: government urged to plug massive loopholes in ATTA
The local tyre industry with 2.3 million tyres annual production is operating substantially below the capacity mainly because of influx of smuggled, under-invoicing and other malpractice in connivance…
Flights from Sialkot to be increased soon: managing director PIA
Managing Director Pakistan International Airline (PIA), Captain Muhammad Aijaz Haroon, has revealed that PIA is considering adding new destinations in near future by increasing the number of flights from…
PDWP clears CDGK’s Rs 370.81 million KTMP project
The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved the Japan-funded Rs 370.81 million Karachi Transport Master Plan (KTMP) project, the first ever transport related study/planning in the city…
AJK to have a grand network of highways soon
Azad Jammu and Kashmir will soon have a grand highways network aimed at to provide most safe and comfortable travelling facilities to the commuters and the AJK government has decided in principal to implement…
MDA DG inspects progress of work on Northern Bypass
Director General Multan Development Authority (MDA), Syed Tasaduq Hussain Bukhari Friday inspected the on-going work on the mega project of Northern Bypass in the city's outskirts. Accompanied by Director…
Delay in completion of Lahore-Kasur road: C&W Chief Engineer, officers suspended
Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif Thursday suspended Chief Engineer and other concerned officers of Communication and Works (C&W) department for delay in completion of the multi-billion Lahore…
Sports
Pakistan bulldoze Sri Lanka in U-18 Asia Cup
Pakistan U-18 hockey team thrashed Sri Lanka 11-0 in their opening match of the second U-18 Asia Cup in Yangon, Myanmar on Thursday.
PHF to award central contracts to players
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has allocated an annual sum of Rs10 million for awarding central contracts to its players.
I feel mistreated and persecuted: Maradona
Argentina coach Diego Maradona feels mistreated and persecuted but says he is focusing on his job, family and the support of ‘ordinary people’.
F1 champion Button visits McLaren factory
Formula One world champion Jenson Button visited McLaren, fuelling speculation he could be lining up a switch from Brawn to become Lewis Hamilton’s team mate next season.
Asif saves Navy’s blushes
Asif Mahmood’s equaliser saved Pakistan Navy’s blushes as sailors force a 2-2 draw with PIA in the Pakistan Premier Football League at Korangi Baloch Stadium on Saturday.
Technology